Enduring The Badge

Enduring The Badge

The truth behind First Responders enduring trials on and off duty. Their personal accounts of how witnessing so much tragedy has taken a toll on their lives. Hear from their families about how it's impacted them. Learn how each of them have overcame these difficult times and personal insight. You will discover ways to thrive on and off duty. Acquire knowledge on how navigate the difficult transition from work to home. The show is hosted by Jerry Dean Lund with over 30 years of service behind the badge. He will be drawing upon his own personal experience of surviving those dark thoughts of suicide and on duty overcoming injuries. Jerry is dedicated to empowering his fellow man to take action on their own mental and physical health.

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"The podcast was awesome. As someone who typically keeps to himself, Jerry made the podcast feel like an everyday conversation. He is awesome at not making any conversation feel awkward or forced. The…"

By Stephen McIntosh on March 9, 2022 via Apple Podcasts

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